27/01/2025
The Dangote Tomato ๐
Revolution in Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ
The Dangote Group has unveiled Africaโs largest tomato processing plant in Northern Nigeria, a project valued at $20 million and five years in the making.
This groundbreaking initiative aims to reduce Nigeriaโs heavy reliance on imported tomato paste, create jobs, and boost local agriculture.
In 2022, Nigeria, the largest importer of tomato paste in Africa, imported nearly 300,000 MTs, spending approximately $350 million annually primarily sourcing from China ๐จ๐ณ.
The Dangote factory is set to process 400,000 MTs of tomato paste annually, bridging the gap and enabling the country to meet domestic demand while producing surplus for export.
Despite being Africaโs second-largest tomato producer after Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ, with 1.8 million MTs annually, Nigeria loses nearly 40% of its yield to post harvest issues such as poor storage and transport.
To address this, the Dangote Group has also established a mega greenhouse nursery capable of producing 300 tons of hybrid tomato seedlings annually, supporting farmers with high-quality inputs and enhancing production.
This initiative signals a significant step toward self-sufficiency and agricultural sustainability in Nigeria.
Africa is changing ๐
07/11/2024
https://au-pida.org/events/
PIDA Week 2024 โ The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa
The Programme for Infrastructure Development in Africa (PIDA) is a strategic framework designed to address Africaโs infrastructure deficits in key sectors such as transport, energy, water, and information and communication technology (ICT).
05/11/2024
Africaโs Largest Tomato Processing Plant Launches in Nigeria!
After five years and a $20 million investment, Dangote Group has unveiled its new tomato processing factory in northern Nigeriaโthe largest in Africa!
With this plant, Nigeria saves $20 million it once spent importing tomatoes from China. This investment strengthens the local economy, creates jobs for farmers, and helps reduce rural exodus.
A powerful example for all African nations!
23/10/2024
Funny African Proverbs
When a man is stung by a bee, he does not destroy all beehives- Kenya Proverb
It is only a stupid cow that rejoices at the prospect of being taken to a beautiful abattoir - Zambian Proverb
No matter how far an eagle flies up the sky, it will definitely come down to look for food - Zimbabwe Proverb
An army of sheep led by a lion can defeat an army of lions led by a sheep. - Ghanaian proverb
The a**s doesn't teach the mouth the sweetness of food - South-African Proverb
The man who marries a beautiful woman, and the farmer who grows corn by the roadside have the same problem- Ethiopian Proverb
A short man is not a boy- Nigerian Proverb
No matter how hot your anger is, it cannot cook yams- Nigerian Proverb
It requires a lot of carefulness to kill the fly that perches on the sc***um- Ghanaian Proverb
If the throat can grant passage to a knife, the a**s should wonder how to expel it -South-African Proverb
The frown on the face of the goat will not stop it from being taken to the market - Nigerian Proverb
An old lady feels uneasy when dry bones are mentioned in a proverb - Ghanaian Proverb
The same sun that melts the wax, hardens the clay - Nigerien Proverb
If you don't know where you are going, any road will take you there - Ugandan Proverb
There is no virgin in a maternity ward- Cameroonian Proverb
The madman, who throws a stone into a crowded market, forgets that his own mother could be hit by his madness. - Ugandan Proverb
A child can play with its mother's breasts, but not its father's testicles - Guinean Proverb
He who goes to sleep with an itching a**s wakes up with smelly fingers - Nigerian Proverb
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16/10/2024
The Trans-African Highway Network, Africa's longest road project, is a pan-African initiative aiming to merge nine highways, covering 56,683 km.
The route will pass through South Africa ๐ฟ๐ฆ, Kenya ๐ฐ๐ช, Uganda ๐บ๐ฌ, Nigeria ๐ณ๐ฌ, Cameroon ๐จ๐ฒ, Algeria ๐ฉ๐ฟ, Egypt ๐ช๐ฌ, Libya ๐ฑ๐พ, Senegal ๐ธ๐ณ, Chad ๐น๐ฉ, Djibouti ๐ฉ๐ฏ, Ethiopia ๐ช๐น, Sudan ๐ธ๐ฉ, Botswana ๐ง๐ผ, Angola ๐ฆ๐ด, Zambia ๐ฟ๐ฒ, Namibia ๐ณ๐ฆ, Zimbabwe ๐ฟ๐ผ, Mozambique ๐ฒ๐ฟ, Tanzania ๐น๐ฟ, Central African Republic ๐จ๐ซ, and DR Congo ๐จ๐ฉ.
This network symbolizes Africaโs commitment to progress and enhanced interconnectivity.
15/10/2024
๐จ Tanzania has constructed East Africa's longest bridge, Magufuli Bridge on Lake Victoria at a cost of $300 million.
โพThe 3.2km bridge will cut travel time at the area from 2 hours to just 4 minutes. Itโs expected to officially open for traffic at the end of 2024 ๐น๐ฟ
08/10/2024
Morocco ๐ฒ๐ฆ has surpassed China, Japan, and India as the top car exporter to Europe. Its largest markets are France, Spain, and Italy.
In 2023, car exports generated $13.7 billion. Morocco can produce up to 1 million cars annually.
08/10/2024
A 15-year-old scientist named Heman Bekele from Fairfax, Virginia, has been named the 2024 โKid of the Yearโ by Time Magazine ๐
25/08/2024
Ethiopia๐ช๐น to Begin Power Exports to Tanzania ๐น๐ฟ in September, Expanding Regional Energy Network
20/08/2024
Top Youngest-serving African Leaders
1)- Ibrahim Traorรฉ, Burkina Faso (Age 36) ๐ง๐ซ
2)- Mahamat Deby, Chad (Age 39)
3)- Assimi Goรฏta, Mali (Age 41) ๐ฒ๐ฑ
4)- Mamady Doumbouya, Guinea (Age 44) ๐ฌ๐ณ
5)- Bassirou Diomaye Faye, Senegal (Age 44) ๐ธ๐ณ
6)- Abiy Ahmed, Ethiopia (Age 47)๐ช๐น
7)- Andry Rajoelina, Madagascar (Age 49)๐ฒ๐ฌ
18/08/2024
Africa's Most Spoken Local Languages
1. KiSwahili
2. Hausa
3. Amharic
4. Yoruba
5. Igbo
6. Fulani
7. Oromo
8. Berber
9. IsiZulu
10. Malagasy
11/08/2024
Ethiopia has pen down a deal for the Construction of Africa's Largest airport to be completed by 2029
Ethiopia has signed an agreement to design a new four-runway airport that will become the largest in Africa once completed in 2029, Ethiopian Airlinesโ CEO, Mesfin Tasew, announced on Friday.
The New airport will be located near the town of Bishoftu, approximately 45 kilometers (28 miles) from the capital, Addis Ababa. Once finished, it will have the capacity to handle 100 million passengers annually and provide parking for 270 aircraft, Mesfin revealed during a news conference.
10/08/2024
The Kenyan new star. The indomitable Faith Kipyegon has done it, again! Congratulations for clinching the Gold medal in the 1500M race โ the third consecutive in the competition โ and setting a new record.
You are simply amazing.
Ruto
09/08/2024
Letsile Tebogo scoops Gold medal for Botswana at the 200m final Olympic. He is the first athlete ever to win Olympic Gold medal in Botswana. History has been made!.
26/07/2024
Neymar says this about Africa :
"Africa doesn't win the World Cup because the African players play for Europe. This is the difference with us, Brazil: no matter where we are trained, we prefer to defend our country's jersey. This is why we won 5 world cups. African footballers must be proud to defend their country, no matter where they are trained.
I find African footballers change a lot of nationality, choosing to play for European countries, and that's what disadvantages Africa to win the world cup. Look at Eto'o, Drogba, Mikel Essien or Sadio Manรฉ: they all left their mark in football while playing for their original pavs. Other Africans should take this inspiration and I am sure Africa will win the World Cup.
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26/06/2024
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/06/25/world/video/marketplace-africa-african-development-bank-akinwumi-adesina-spc
How one man helped raise $180 billion for Africa in six years | CNN
CNNโs Eleni Giokos sits down with Akinwumi Adesina, president of the African Development Bank, to talk about artificial intelligence, green tech and why the world should bet on Africa.
24/05/2024
President Ibrahim Traore Has Reduced The Salaries Of Ministers And Politicians By 30%. He Increased Workers Salaries By 50%.
23/05/2024
Boeing company want to open their first office and Headquarter to Africa in Addis Ababa ๐ช๐น Ethiopia where Africa Largest Airlines HQ found.